How to Get Your MVR in Michigan
Michigan driving records are issued by the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State). Order yours directly from the state for $15.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Michigan Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving record copy (mail) | full-history | No | $15.00 | ✓ |
| Certified driving record | full-history | Yes | $16.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MI ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate; online access expires after 7 days
- Create/sign in to a MiLogin account and authenticate your identity on the SOS Online Services site
- Purchase the certified electronic copy of your driving record for $16
- Pay by credit/debit card (additional processing fees) or e-check/bank account
- Download the record - the electronic link is only accessible for 7 days, so save the PDF
Order by Mail
Form: Non-Account & Individual Record Request (BDVR-154) (download)
- Complete record request form BDVR-154
- Enclose a check or money order: $15 for a copy, $16 for a certified copy
- Mail the form and payment to the Record Sales Unit at the address on the form
- The record is mailed back to you
Mail to: Michigan Department of State, Record Sales Unit (address printed on form BDVR-154)
Turnaround: Not published
Order In Person
- Schedule an office visit at a Secretary of State branch
- Bring your license or ID
- Pay $16 by cash, check, money order, or card (card processing fees apply)
- Receive your certified record - all records purchased in SOS offices are certified
Mail to: Any Michigan Secretary of State office (schedule a visit)
Turnaround: Same visit (average 20 minutes)
Good to Know — Michigan Quirks
Online purchase requires identity verification through MiLogin and the download link expires in 7 days (refund form available if you miss the window). All records bought in SOS offices are certified. Michigan retains driving records 10 years, with certain offenses kept longer or permanently. Most residents may only buy their own record.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Michigan record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a Michigan driving record?
- $15 for a standard copy by mail, $16 for a certified copy (online, by mail with form BDVR-154, or at an SOS office).
- How long can I access my Michigan record online?
- 7 days. Save the PDF when you download it; if you miss the window you can apply for a refund with the SOS refund request form.
- Do I need a certified Michigan record for my DQ file?
- A standard copy satisfies 49 CFR 391.23, but courts and some employers require certified. Note the online service and all in-office purchases are certified anyway ($16).
- Can my trucking company monitor my Michigan record?
- Yes - Michigan's Driving Record Subscription Service sends employers their drivers' records annually and whenever a violation, suspension, restriction, or revocation posts.